RSPCA rescues 136 pet mice from a single home after breeding frenzy gets out of hand
“This was a situation which had got out of control
The mice are now awaiting new owners at RSPCA branches across the country (Image: SWNS)
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RSPCA officers had to rescue 136 pet mice from a single house after their owner failed to cope with a breeding frenzy that spiralled out of control.
RSPCA rescues 136 pet mice from a single home after breeding frenzy gets out of hand
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image captionWest Hatch Animal Centre in Somerset has 36 mice - 33 adult females and three babies
More than 130 mice, known for being prolific breeders, have been rescued from the same house.
The Natal Multimammate mice, found in Atherstone, Warwickshire, were not neutered or separated by sex so the situation spiralled out of control , the RSPCA said.
The breed have many more nipples than a standard mouse, the charity said, meaning they can breed often and have large litters.
They are now in need of new homes.
RSPCA inspectors were called to the property on 18 April after concerns were raised about the mice being kept in poor conditions.